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Bossing Henry, brick layer, 10th s of Sycamore. Bottmer Henry, stone-cutter. 8th s of Ohio. Bove Ernst, brick-layer. 931 Payson ave.
BOWERS R. C., photograph artist, northeast corner 6th and Hampshire streets; born in Kane county, Ill., in 1848; located
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in this city in 1874; married Miss Sallie Weber; she was born in this county in 1850; they have one child, Pettie; are members of St. John's Episcopal Church. He is a Demo- crat, and member of the A. O. U. W .; opened his present establishment in 1876, where he has facilties for doing the finest work at the shortest notice.
BOWLES WM. A., Quincy.
Bowles James B. bds. Ætna House. Bracht Charles, teamster, 300 S. 7th. Bracht Gottiried, cooper, 100 N. 11th.
BRADBURY C. S., proprietor of Southern Hotel, corner of Front and Broad- way; born in Patterson, N. J., 1829; went to Newark, N. J., when a boy, and to Winches- ter, N. H., in 1840; thence to Philadelphia in 1844, and to New York City in 1848; to Chicago in 1856 and to Rock Island; in 1858 went to Hannibal, Mo .; 1865 to Quincy, Ill .; he spent a short time in Galesburg after leaving Rock Island. He married Re- becca Powell, daughter of Rev. Peter Pow- ell, of Beverly, N. J. She died in 1860, leaving one child, Carrie A. He married Elizabeth Rawson. She was born in Mon- treal, Canada. He has been in the restaur- ant or hotel business since he came to Quincy. The Southern Hotel, under his ex- perienced management, has become a de- servedly popular house.
Bradford Charles, millwright, 123 S. 4th. Bradford Mrs. Emily, 1001 Vermont. Bradford John, 313 Vermont.
BRADFORD JOSIAH T., lum- ber manufacturer, 56 South 3d street; born in Farmington, Kennebec county, Maine, in 1825, and located in Quincy in 1854. He married Miss Sarah J. Kent in 1848. She was born in Sebec, Piscataquis county, Maine, in 1827. Six children : (two deceased) Ella, now Mrs. Walker, living in Necedah, Wis .; Willie J., Harry, and Lulu. Members of the Trinity M. E. Church. Democrat. He established the livery business in this city in 1854, the same run by Aldrich Cor- bin & Co., and was soon after joined by his brother. They continued in the livery up to 1867, when they went into the lumber trade on a large scale, having two large mills manu- facturing lumber at Necedah, Wis. He was Alderman of his ward.
Bradford L. M. millwright, 123 S. 4th.
Bradford Wm. lumber, 56 S. 3d. Bradney W. A. laborer, 636 Spruce. Bradshaw J. F. photographer, cor. 5th and Maine. Bradshaw Peggy, 251 N. 11th. Brady James, laborer, 202 Vermont. Brackensick B. brick laborer, 628 Ohio.
BRANDES F., grocery,corner of 10th and Oak streets; residence, same; born in Germany in 1844; came to the United States in 1864; married Sophia Rieth in 1874; she was born in Quincy in 1857; have one child, Edward; are members of the Catholic Church; he is a Democrat in politics. He came to Quincy in 1864; worked on a farm for eighteen months, then attended store and saloon until 1877, when he started for him- self. He is an active, intelligent, young bus- iness man, with good prospects in business.
Brandom P. A. eye and ear infirmary, 401 Hampshire. Braun Charles, butcher, 83 Jefferson.
Brautigam C. laborer, 16 N. 9th. Braxmeier George, saloon, 622 Hampshire. Breder Henry, teamster, 818 Adams. Breed James P. cashier Am. Ex. Co. 517 Chestnut. Breer Philip H. druggist, cor. 9th st. and Payson ave. Breithaupt L. cooper, 516 Washington. Breitwiser John, teamster, 245 N. 5th.
Bremmel Herman, laborer, 915 Vine. Bremmerkamp H. B. wagon maker, 613 Payson ave.
BREMSER ANTON, groceries and saloon, 7th and Ohio streets; residence, same. He was born in Schwalbach, Nas- sau, Europe, Nov. 2, 1844, and emigrated to America, May 21, 1868, landing at New York City, and coming from there direct to Quincy. He married Miss Mina Miller in Quincy, Jan. 14, 1870; she was born in Quincy, Ill., May 19, 1849. Four children : Edward, born March 30, 1871; Sophia, born March 26, 1874; Frederick, born Jan. 4, 1876, and Eliza, born May 19, 1878. Religion, Lutheran; is a member of Quincy Grove No. 10, U. A. O. D., and is a cabinet-maker by profession.
Brenken Henry, laborer, 641 Oak.
BRENNECKE CHARLES,
saloon, corner 8th and Ohio streets; he was born in Essinghausen, Braunschweig, Europe, Dec. 12, 1845; came to Quincy in 1865, and worked at the shoemaker's trade till 1868, when he opened a saloon, by reason of having had the misfortune to lose part of his left hand by an accident while hunting near Quincy in 1867; married Miss Charlotte Henricks, April 13, 1869, who was
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born in Prussia, Europe, in 1847; five chil- dren ; one died, Otto, in 1847 (six months of age); four living : Carl, Eddie, Ida, and Wal- ter; religion, Lutheran; politics, Democrat. Is a member of the U. A. O. D. and A. O. U. W.
BRENNECKE HENRY. boot and shoemaker, 810 State street; residence, same. He was born near Braunschweig, Europe, Oct. 19, 1835, and emigrated to America, landing at New Orleans, May 31, . 1854, and from there went direct by boat to Quincy, Ill .; married Miss Eliza Schwal- lenberg in Quincy, Aug. 28, 1856; she was born in Hanover, Europe, April 19, 1838, and emigrated to America with her brother Henry in 1854; seven children: Liza, aged 19; Sophia, 16; Mina, 13; Henry, 8; Ida, 5; Eddie, two years and six months, and Clara, three months of age. Is a member of Hum- bold Lodge No. 61, A. O. U. W., and a mem- ber of the Protestant Orphans and Widows Benevolent Association. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Democrat. Property, real and per- sonal, valued at $5,000.
BRENNER CHARLES, Quincy Patent Paving-Stone Company and Pottery, 22d street between Oak and Vine streets; residence, same; was born in St. Johann, on River Saar, Prussia, in 1826; came to the United States in 1852, and located in New York city; went to Quebec, Can., in 1854, and moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1855, and to Marion county, Mo., soon after, and followed his business until 1863, when he located in Quincy, and established his present pottery- works and Patent Paving-Stone Company. He married Rosana Trabold in 1861; she was born in Bavaria; they have two children deceased, and have adopted a nephew. Mrs. Brenner is a Catholic: he is a Lutheran ; lie is Independent in politics, a member of the Firemen's Benevolent Society, and has been a fireman eighteen years. He is the inventor and patentee of the patent paving-stone manufactured by this company, which su- percedes in every respect all other kinds of paving-stone, tile or brick; it is neater, cleaner, better to travel on and more durable than any other known material used as a paving-stone, etc.
Bresser John, cooper, cor. 9th and Madison. Bresser Wm. laborer, 832 Madison. Brenel Wm, butcher, 21 N. 6th.
Breuer Henry, laborer, cor. Washington and 9th. Brice John, blacksmith, 1030 Maine. Brinckhoff Theo. teamster, 718 Maine. Brinkman Joseph, laborer, 1022 Elm. Bringer Henry, cooper, Washington e of 9th. Brink Albert, laborer, 922 Jersey.
Brink B. H. grocery store, cor. 7th and Jefferson. Brink Herm in, carpenter, Elm e of 9th. Brinkkotter John P. 902 State.
Brinkman Bernard, laborer, 710 Jefferson. Brinkman Henry, cabinet-maker, 1114 Hampshire.
BRINKMAN J. H., foreman at D. D. Meriam's lumber yard ; residence, 198 N. 8th street; born in Westphalia, Germany in 1828; came to the United States in 1851, and located in St Louis, and in Quincy in 1855; married Christine Neubel in 1854; she was born in the same place; they have two children living: Mary and Anna; Mrs. Brinkman died in 1869; they are Catholics. He has been foreman in the lumber business since 1855, and in his present position since 1861; he is a careful, reliable man.
Brinkman Wm. cabinet maker, 65 N. 12th. . Brinkmeyer Wm. Payson ave. e of 9th.
Brinks H. B. carpenter, 8th between Adams and Monroe.
Brittain Mrs. Alice, 1247 Maine. Brocamp Benj. stone cutter, 1124 Hampshire.
Brocamp Joseph, cooper, 1124 Hampshire. Brockhaus Henry, carpenter, 635 Ohio. Brockmeyer Fred, laborer, 1009 Payson ave.
Brockschmidt Francis, 715 Maine. Brockschmidt Henry J. 519 Hampshire. Brockschmidt Joseph, watch maker, 715 Maine. Brogle John, carpenter, 32 N. 14th .
Brokamp Benj. stone cutter, 1124 Hampshire. Broksiek Wm. tailor, 82 N. 14th.
Brommelmeyer Frank, brick mason. 11th n of Cedar
BROMMELMEYER HENRY,
groceries, dry goods and saloon, No. 1101 Broadway, corner 11th street; residence, same. He was born in Ampt Melle, Regier- ungs-bezirk, Osnabrück, Hanover, Europe, Ang. 24, 1823, and emigrated to America, ar- riving at New Orleans in 1842, going direct to St. Louis, Mo., where he remained six months working at his trade as carpenter, and then went to St. Charles, Mo, where he remained seventeen years, during which time he was a contractor and carpenter, building many of the largest buildings in that city. He was elected Alderman of the third ward in 1853, and served two terms; in 1859 he came to Quincy, continuing as con- tractor and carpenter for eight years, after which he opened a store, and has continued
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in that business ever since. He was elected Alderman of the sixth ward, under the ad- ministration of Mayor Rowland, serving two years. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Is a member of St. Aloysius Orphan Society, the St. Francis Building Association, and the Hildese Bund. Real and personal property estimated at $5,000. During his stay in St. Charles, Mo., and in this city, he has always had the con- fidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.
BROOKER O. W., confectionery, 418 Maine street; residence, 1452 Hamp- shire street ; was born in Steubenville, Ohio, in 1843, and located in Quincy in 1855; mar- ried Miss Annie Ralph in 1870; she was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1856; they have three children: Albert S., Edith N., and Lora Dunton. Republican in politics; is a member of the I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W. He conducts a first-class place, and is a polite, capable and reliable business gentleman.
BROPHY GEORGE, Circuit Clerk and Recorder; residence, Lind, be- tween 4th and 5th streets; was born in Townsland of Pack Grove, Parish of Lis- downey, County Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1825; . located in this city Nov. 16, 1853. He mar- ried Miss Catherine Grace in 1864; she was born in Monavadnu, parish of Freshford, same county, in Ireland, in 1842; three chil- dren : Mary Ellen, William and Ann. He is a Democrat; was City Assessor and City Collector in 1866; also Collector in 1867; was Deputy Circuit Clerk and Recorder from 1860 to 1872, when he was elected to his present position and re-elected in 1876.
Brose A. W. tailor, York street, n of 8th. Brose Geo. H. stone cutter, 528 Jackson.
Brose J. G. stone quarry, cor. 16th and York. Brosi J. H. clerk, 165 N. 5th.
Brougham Thos. A. auctioneer, 213 Vermont.
BROWN MRS. BEULAH C., residence, 322 North 5th street; born in Es- sex county, Mass., 1796. She was married to Charles Brown in 1814, and moved to this city in 1834, when her husband started the first bakery in Quincy. Mr. Brown died Sept. 17, 1868. Six children : Charles, Beu- lah, Abagail, Emeline, Lucinda, and Samuel. Mrs. Brown's father, Mr. Burns, also died in this city in 1835. Her husband served in Capt. Starr's company under Gen. Appleton in the war of 1812. She is a member of the
First Union Congregational Church. Her son John drove the first bread wagon. Miss Beulah married H. Allison, and resides near Macomb, McDonough county. Miss Sarah Allison, daughter of Beulah and grand- daughter of Mrs. Brown, is living with her in Quincy.
Brown Chas. Jr. merchant, cor. 5th and Maple.
BROWNING HON. O. H., attor- ney at law; office, corner 6th and Hamp- shire streets; residence, Sth street, north of Spruce Street.
Brown C. N. beer bottler, 159 N. 5th.
Brown D. G. plasterer, 342 N. 5th.
Brown Geo. W. ins, agt. 413 Hampshire.
Brown Jas. R. brick layer, 515 Jackson.
Brown John H. grocer, 626 Maine.
Brown J. Q. attorney at law, cor. 6th and Hampshire. Brown Josiah, baker, 321 York.
Brown Mrs. Margaret, 520 Payson ave.
Brown P. J. constable, 514 York.
Brown Mrs. Sarah, 620 York.
Brown Mrs. Sarah, 512 York. Brown Wm, molder, cor. 16th and Jersey. Brown Wm. baker, 622 Spring.
Bruce Mrs. Elizabeth, 2d street, n of Vermont.
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Bruggeman Henry, cabinet maker, 1244 Vermont.
Bruggenschmidt Gerhard, 1013 Spring.
Bruning Herman, carpenter, Elm, e of 9th. Bruning John, cabinet maker, 934 Payson ave. Bryant A. teamster, 47 N. 12th.
Bryant H, H. carpenter. 210 Maiden Lane. Buchheit John, saloon, 28 S. 4th.
Buchholz N. meat market cor. 10 and Chestnut. Buck Mathias, stone mason, 1016 Washington. Buckley D.blacksmith, cor. 7th and Kentucky.
BUCKLEY EDWARD H., re- tired; residence, 2250 Broadway; born in Windham county, Conn., Aug. 3, 1814; went to Chicago in 1832, then to Mississippi as Government Land Surveyor soon after; went to Richmond, Ind., in 1834; taught school and studied law there and was admitted to the bar in February, 1839; located in Colum- bus in this county in 1841, and practiced law until 1848; was engaged in the agita- tion of the location of the county-seat. He was Representative in the Legislature of 1847, from Marquette, an unorganized por- tion of Adams county, which was desirous of forming a new county. By an act of the Legislature, it was thrown back to a vote' of the people, which resulted unfavorably. He moved to Quincy and practiced law and was Deputy County Clerk under J. C. Bernard. He reorganized the records under the new constitution. He was appointed City Clerk under Gov. Wood, for 1852-53. In 1857 he
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formed a law partnership with Mr. S. P. Delans, at whose death he associated with him two others, as Buckley, Wentworth & Marcy. In 1865 Wentworth retired; the firm was then Buckley & Marey, which was clissolved in 1870. He married Adelia C. Harrington in 1845; they have three chil- dren, Edward H., Jr., Frank W., and Delia. Republican.
Buckley Mrs. Geo. II. 238 N. 5th.
BUCKLEY MATHEW, clerk in clothing store; residence, 929 Maine street; born in Limerick county, Ireland, April 4, 1847; came to the United States May 22, 1863, and located in New York city; enlisted in the Third New Jersey Cavalry, Company E, Dec. 10, 1863; served to close of the war under Gen. George A. Custer ; was captured Sept. 19, at Winchester, Va., by Col. Mosby, of the Confederate cav- alry; paroled on the field and sent to An- napolis, Md .; was soon exchanged ; rejoined the army, and was wounded at Waynesbo- rough, Va., March 2, 1865, and at Five Forks, April 1, 1865; mustered out at close of war under general order 161 of the War Department; located at St. Louis in 1866; worked at his trade as cooper two years; moved to Mount Sterling, Ill., in 1869, and Versailles, and located in Quincy in 1871. He married Miss Eveline Seehorn, Dec. 24, 1876; she was born in Adams county; they have one child, Thomas M. He is a mem- ber of the Catholic Church, and a Democrat in politics.
Buddee Mrs. Lucy, 279 N. 5th. Budlong Oliver A. 201 Jersey. Buceking J. Henry, physician, Jersey, bet. 5th & 6th. Buchner Emil. musician, 1035 Vine.
BUEHRER WILLIAM, bakery and confectionery, corner 6th and York streets; residence, same; born in Wurtem- burg, Germany, in 1832; located in Quincy in 1851; married Sophia Arand in 1853; she was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1825; they have four children, Olga, Amelia, Emma, and Sophia. They are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Druids; also of the A. O. U. W. He has been in business since 1851 in this city. He has by industry and attention to his legitimate business made a good living for his family and acquired property. He is a good and reliable busi- ness man.
Buerckin Joseph, carpenter, 721 Payson ave. Buerkin Geo. M. carpenter, 245 N. 5th.
BUERKIN GOTTFREID.
Spring Market, No. 3 Payson Ave. He was born in Baden, Europe, August 14, 1840. Emigrated to America on December 2, 1862, landed at New York city, and from there direct to Quincy, Il. Married Mrs. Katha- rina Schmidt, Sept. 23, 1869, who was born in Bremer Haven, Europe, July 27, 1835; two children: Katic, 8 years, and George, years. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, 5
Democrat. Mr. Buerkin is a member of Washington Hayne, No. 3, U. A. O. D., Butcher's Relief Society, and Humboldt Lodge No. 61, A. O. U. W. In 1865 enlisted in Co. D., 148th Regt. Ill. Inf. for one year, and was honorably discharged at the termin- ation of service. Property valued, real and personal, at $7,000.
Buerklin Geo., brewer, 7th and Payson Ave.
BUERMAN LOUSIA (widow), corner of 14th and State streets, born in Bremen, Germany, in 1822; married Fred- erick Buerman in 1843; came to United States same year, and located in this city. Have five children: Fred, Sophia (now widow), Henry, Amelia, and Willie. Are members of the German M. E. Church. She resides on her property, two and one- half acres of land at the above location.
Bugbee John G. merchant, 315 Jersey. Buhner John, machinest, cor. 31 and Vine. Bull Chas. H. Maine, w of 18th
BULL LORENZO, was born in Hartford, Conn., March 21, 1819, and was the eldest son of Mr. Lorenzo Bull and Mrs. Elizabeth Goodwin Bull. His opportunities for education were limited to the district schools of his native city, which he left at the age of 13 years, and removed to Quincy, arriving there on the 11th day of May, 1833, being then 14 years of age. A few days after liis arrival he accepted employment from Judge Henry H. Snow, who then held most of the county offices, being at one time clerk of the County Commissioners' Court, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recorder, Judge of Pro- bate, Notary Public, and Justice of the Peace, from all of which he derived but a meager support. The writing and practical work of these offices, was at once devolved upon the younger clerk, under the direction of Judge
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Snow, who although skillful and competent for all the duties of his various offices, was somewhat indisposed to the performance of the labor incident thereto, and preferred to instruct and direct his clerk than to keep records and prepare papers himself. He remained with Judge Snow about two years; received for his services the first year six dollars per month, and for the second year ten dollars per month, besides his board in Judge Snow's family. He next accepted a situation in the store of Messrs. Holmes, Brown & Co., then one of the most prominent business houses of the city, and continued his connection with that business, through the various changes of firm which succeeded one another, S. & S. Holmes, Holmes & Co., and Holmes & Wood, until the year 1844; then upon the winding up of the business of Holmes & Wood, he formed a partnership with his brother, under the firm name of L. & C. H. Bull, and opened a store for the sale of hardware and crockery, at the place lately occupied by Holmes & Wood, where the business was continued for about five years; finding the building too small for their increasing business, they built the large store now occupied by Messrs. Coxe & Coxe, and removed to it in 1849; and shortly after adding to their business agri- cultural machines and new implements then being introduced for the first time, they continued a successful- business in this line until the year 1861, when they sold out their mercantile and embarked in the banking business, removing to the corner of 5th and Maine streets, at which location the business is continued at the present time. The firm of L. & C. H. Bull now (in 1879) being 35 years of age, and is the oldest business firm in Quincy, or in this part of the State of Illinois. Mr. Lorenzo Bull was married in 1844 to Miss Margaret H. Benedict, daughter of Dr. Wm. M. Bene- dict, of Millbury, Martin county, Mass., and sister of Mrs. N. Bushnell, of Quincy. They have had six children; William Benedict, Elizabeth Goodwin, Mary Braman, Margaret Hunter, Lorenzo, and Anna Louise, all living except Lorenzo, who died at the age of ten years. Owing to the long and expensive journey necessary in 1833 to reach Illinois from Connecticut, occupying more than a month, the money considered ample for his
expenses when he left home became ·ex- hausted, and he reached Quincy in debt to his companions for necessary travelling ex- penses to the amount of three dollars and fifty cents, and dependent entirely upon his own efforts for his support. The debt was soon paid out of the small salary earned in Judge Snow's office, and a fair measure of pecuniary success has since rewarded his in- dustry.
Bull Wm. B. 1629 Hampshire.
BUMANN CHRISTIAN, grocery and bakery, corner 12th and Vermont, resi- dence same. Born in Prussia in 1835; came to the United States in 1865 and located in Quincy. Married Barbara Tubbesing in 1866. She was born in Bavaria, maiden name Habel, in 1835. They have three children : John, Lena, and Minnie. She had three children by a former marriage: Frank (architect in Quincy), Henry, and Kate. They are Lutherans. Mr. Bumann is a carpenter; he works at his trade. Independent in poli- tics. Mrs. B. runs the grocery and bakery ; the latter is an active, intelligent business woman.
Bunce Robert, architect, 57 N. 5th. Bunger Herman, carpenter, 924 Payson ave. Bunting John A. gas fitter, 24 S. 12th st. Bunting J. R. cor. 12th and Kentucky.
BURGE GOTTLIEB (Larkworthy & Burge), contractors, carpenters, and build- ers, Vermont between 4th and 5th streets; residence, Hampshire between 9th and 10th. Born in Switzerland in 1824; came to the United States in 1847, and located in Vicks- burg, Miss. ; moved to Cincinnati, O., in 1853. thence to Richmond, Ind., and located in Quincy in 1856. Married Miss Josephine Gerschwiller in 1859; she was born in Swit- zerland ; their children are Bertha, Josephine Louisa, Ida, Clara, Hedwick, and Robert, and three deceased. They are members of the Catholic Church. He is a Democrat. This family possesses a peculiar musical talent, every member of which is a musician except Mr. B. himself. The two older daughters. Misses Bertha and Josephine, are now in Chicago giving music lessons, and preparing themselves more thoroughly for the profes- sion of music. The above firm erected the Quincy Court House, Tremont House, and most of the large business blocks in Quincy.
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Burk Patrick, laborer, 9th s of Vine. Burkhard R. harness maker, Broadway e of 18th. Burklin Wm. brewer, Ruff Bro. & Co. Burmeier Wm. stone mason, 1121 Washington. Burmeyer Fred. Jefferson w of 11th. Burmeyer Fred. 13th s of Washington. Burmeyer Gust. 20th near Jefferson. Burnam Mrs. N. J. 219 N. 4th. Burnham Mrs. A. 10th n of Spruce. Burns Mrs. Nancy, widow, 30 S. 12th. Burns Thomas, cor. 15th and State.
BURNSIDE JOHN F., butcher corner 9th and State, residence corner 10th and Ohio; was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, August 6th, 1845, and came to Quincy, Ill., in June, 1867. He married Miss Mary Tonner at Alton, Ill., in June, 1867; she was born in England in 1851; four children, Katie Maria, aged 10 years, Sarah Jane, 8 years and 6 months, Francis Panama, 6 years, and Flora Belle, aged one year. Politics, Democrat. Enlisted in the Confed- erate States navy under command of Commo- dore Tucker at Fort Sumpter in 1862, serv- ing till Feb. 17th, 1865, going from there to Richmond, Va., and thence to Appomattox Court-House, Va., where he witnessed the sur- render of the Southern Army under command of Maj. Gen. Lee. Is a member of the A. U. O. W., Quincy Lodge No. 45, of Quincy.
Burrill E. L. conductor, cor. 28th and Hampshire. Burton Joseph, molder, 4th s of Payson ave. Busch Conrad, laborer, cor. 12th and Oak. Busch Peter, watchman, 8th n of Adams. Bushnell Mrs. Ann, widow, cor. Sth and Hampshire.
BUSHNELL NEHEMIAH (de- ceased); was born in West Saybrook, Conn., 1813; came to Quincy, 1837. He married Miss Eliza H. Benedict, in 1840. She was born in Worcester county, Mass. They have five children now living: Helen, William, Robert, Frank and James. Mr. Bushnell died in 1872. He graduated at Yale College -and at Harvard College as a law student. In 1837 he became associated with the Hon. O. II. Browning as law partner, which co- partnership existed up to the time of his death. He was a prominent citizen in all public enterprises, and stood at the head of his profession as a lawyer. He was a mem- ber of the Episcopal Church, as well as his widow and children. He was the first Pres- ident of the C., B. & Q. R. R., and one of its most powerful friends and supporters.
Bustard Christian, Lind e of 18th. Buter Mrs. Elizabeth, 828 Hampshire.
Butler James, laborer, Che tout w of 10th. Butler Thos. H. fille cutter, Vine e of 18th.
BUTTERWORTH T., Publisher Western Agriculturist. Residence, 18th and Kentucky streets. He was born in 1844, at Shelbyville, Mo. In 1868 he married Miss M. F. Alexander, of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have three children: Pearl Virginia, Theo- dore Alexander, and Francis Sylvanus.
Buxmann L., boiler maker, Delaware bet. 3d and 4th Buxmann Louis, teamster, 418 Kentucky.
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